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ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2007 This manual supports: ThinkPad R61 (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937) ThinkPad R61e (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7649, 7650, and 7657) ThinkPad R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937, 7649, 7650, and 7657)
ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2007 This manual supports: ThinkPad R61 (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937) ThinkPad R61e (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7649, 7650, and 7657) ThinkPad R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937, 7649, 7650, and 7657)
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ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... 21 Passwords 22 Power management 24 Checkout guide 27 Testing the computer 27 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 29 Power system checkout 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen 33 Product overview 34 Specifications 34 Status indicators 37 FRU tests 40 Fn key combinations 42 Symptom-to-FRU index... 147 Keyboard 163 Recovery discs 164 Miscellaneous parts 179 AC adapters 182 Optional FRUs 183 Common parts list 183 Notices 185 Trademarks 186 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 iii
... 21 Passwords 22 Power management 24 Checkout guide 27 Testing the computer 27 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 29 Power system checkout 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen 33 Product overview 34 Specifications 34 Status indicators 37 FRU tests 40 Fn key combinations 42 Symptom-to-FRU index... 147 Keyboard 163 Recovery discs 164 Miscellaneous parts 179 AC adapters 182 Optional FRUs 183 Common parts list 183 Notices 185 Trademarks 186 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 iii
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iv ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
iv ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
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..., be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Important This manual is intended for ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 7649, 7650, 7657, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937) products. v The product-specific section includes... review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7, "Safety information" on page 13, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 1
..., be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Important This manual is intended for ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 7649, 7650, 7657, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937) products. v The product-specific section includes... review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7, "Safety information" on page 13, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 1
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2 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
2 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
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...CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Improper handling of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). 4 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) How to use error messages Use the error codes displayed on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA... configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); If more than one error code is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. Be sure that those components, and may cause a system malfunction. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is displayed, begin...
...CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Improper handling of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). 4 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) How to use error messages Use the error codes displayed on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA... configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); If more than one error code is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. Be sure that those components, and may cause a system malfunction. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is displayed, begin...
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...Products marketed after June 2006. Before or after the RoHS implementation date, failed RoHS compliant parts must also be used to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the European Union after June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part Must be RoHS Must be non compliant... and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of the order. 6 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Products marketed before June 2006 are identified with applicable machine type model and FRU will contain ...
...Products marketed after June 2006. Before or after the RoHS implementation date, failed RoHS compliant parts must also be used to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the European Union after June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part Must be RoHS Must be non compliant... and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of the order. 6 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Products marketed before June 2006 are identified with applicable machine type model and FRU will contain ...
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...'s personnel are good electrical conductors. v Do not wear loose clothing that can stand safely without slipping. 2. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad computer. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from all personnel, while you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting...
...'s personnel are good electrical conductors. v Do not wear loose clothing that can stand safely without slipping. 2. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad computer. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from all personnel, while you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting...
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... the room emergency power-off the power, if necessary. - Observe the special safety precautions when you can cause personal injury and machine damage. 14 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) v Do not use the approved probe leads and accessories for that supplies power to the machine, and to switch...
... the room emergency power-off the power, if necessary. - Observe the special safety precautions when you can cause personal injury and machine damage. 14 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) v Do not use the approved probe leads and accessories for that supplies power to the machine, and to switch...
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... (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Send another person to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from their normal operating places in the parts...This guide addresses only those items. You should be the type specified in a machine: - Use a meter to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. Pumps - If any unsafe conditions are present, you...
... (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Send another person to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from their normal operating places in the parts...This guide addresses only those items. You should be the type specified in a machine: - Use a meter to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. Pumps - If any unsafe conditions are present, you...
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... the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with . v Use the black side of a grounded work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Check that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. Attach the ESD ground clip to...
... the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with . v Use the black side of a grounded work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Check that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. Attach the ESD ground clip to...
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... requirements of procedures other optical storage device could result in exposure to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Introduction 17 und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gef...
... requirements of procedures other optical storage device could result in exposure to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Introduction 17 und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gef...
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v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor® for DOS diagnostics program. Drives in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run ... include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you suspect that you are correct by the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 19 Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect...
v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor® for DOS diagnostics program. Drives in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run ... include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you suspect that you are correct by the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 19 Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect...
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..., deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that the system was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 20 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not...
..., deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that the system was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 20 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not...
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... is entered. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; The system administrator then provides the user HDP to the system user. 22 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) the system administrator enters both in DOS full screen mode for about 12 more minutes, another restart to... passwords may be needed for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is not bootable. 7. This lasts about 25 minutes. 9. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on the right side of ...
... is entered. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; The system administrator then provides the user HDP to the system user. 22 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) the system administrator enters both in DOS full screen mode for about 12 more minutes, another restart to... passwords may be needed for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is not bootable. 7. This lasts about 25 minutes. 9. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on the right side of ...
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...How to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 57. 3. Remove the backup battery. For how to remove the power-on the ThinkPad computer. 2. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is appearing on page 71. 4. Select Password. 6. Press ...and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. The hard disk...
...How to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 57. 3. Remove the backup battery. For how to remove the power-on the ThinkPad computer. 2. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is appearing on page 71. 4. Select Password. 6. Press ...and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. The hard disk...
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... button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following : 1. v The CPU stops. 24 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) For the other models, enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the...the ThinkVantage button. Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any key. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management...
... button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following : 1. v The CPU stops. 24 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) For the other models, enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the...the ThinkVantage button. Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any key. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management...
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.... (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in either your setting or the default setting, whichever is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do undock it and then try to reenter operation mode. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is...
.... (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in either your setting or the default setting, whichever is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do undock it and then try to reenter operation mode. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is...
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... off the power switch. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 26 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
... off the power switch. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 26 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)